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Biella
Good afternoon All, I was given the okay to post what I wrote in the introduction section here, so...
I've just joined this site. I may have come to the party a little late but I'm here now. I should really have joined six years ago when I first bought this place, but never mind. I'm a Londoner, born and bred, half Italian. Bought an apartment here in Biella province in 2015. Since covid especially I have been spending more and more time in Italy. 2015-2018 I came very infrequently, in 2019 I came a lot more than usual and then in 2020 last year I ended up spending almost four months here. I am currently here (end of July 2021) for the first time this year and have been here a month, plan to stay at least another month, maybe more. Technically home is still London but I am hoping that will change very soon, I certainly regard Italy as home even if I may only be here a third of the year. I anticipate very soon spending most of my time in Italy and changing residency status. My family is from Vicenza, so I go there often as well, but Biella region is home. I'd love to find other Brits and English speakers in the area. It's certainly true that not many people speak English around these parts, which is fine as I can get by in Italian, but I haven't really made many friends in all these years. I'm a big eater, and walker. So if you like pizza and especially if you like trekking up hills and being surrounded by only nature, then get in touch. I could do with a walking buddy. I'll leave things there for now as I don't want to be too garrulous and I have no idea what to expect from this site. If you're local, do drop me a message. Or even if you're not and want to say hi :-) Kay |
Re: Biella
Originally Posted by curunir
(Post 13033176)
Good afternoon All, I was given the okay to post what I wrote in the introduction section here, so...
I've just joined this site. I may have come to the party a little late but I'm here now. I should really have joined six years ago when I first bought this place, but never mind. I'm a Londoner, born and bred, half Italian. Bought an apartment here in Biella province in 2015. Since covid especially I have been spending more and more time in Italy. 2015-2018 I came very infrequently, in 2019 I came a lot more than usual and then in 2020 last year I ended up spending almost four months here. I am currently here (end of July 2021) for the first time this year and have been here a month, plan to stay at least another month, maybe more. Technically home is still London but I am hoping that will change very soon, I certainly regard Italy as home even if I may only be here a third of the year. I anticipate very soon spending most of my time in Italy and changing residency status. My family is from Vicenza, so I go there often as well, but Biella region is home. I'd love to find other Brits and English speakers in the area. It's certainly true that not many people speak English around these parts, which is fine as I can get by in Italian, but I haven't really made many friends in all these years. I'm a big eater, and walker. So if you like pizza and especially if you like trekking up hills and being surrounded by only nature, then get in touch. I could do with a walking buddy. I'll leave things there for now as I don't want to be too garrulous and I have no idea what to expect from this site. If you're local, do drop me a message. Or even if you're not and want to say hi :-) Kay |
Re: Biella
Well I can certainly advise you not to come to Biella region if you seek a big English speaking community and liveliness haha. That's why I signed up here the other day, to see if I could find anyone from back home around these parts. I live somewhere very small with a population of only 3k. Biella itself is about 44k I think, so not a big town but big enough. It's certainly cute and I like it, and there are many nice towns and villages, but I wouldn't describe any as lively, not even Biella. Milan and Turin are close enough and they are certainly big lively cities, but I don't go there too often. I'm a London guy so I'm here for the opposite experience, I just want peace and tranquility and good walking. Mountains and hills are certainly not lacking in this areas, my place has one bang on front of my living room.
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Re: Biella
Originally Posted by curunir
(Post 13033176)
Good afternoon All, I was given the okay to post what I wrote in the introduction section here, so...
I've just joined this site. I may have come to the party a little late but I'm here now. I should really have joined six years ago when I first bought this place, but never mind. I'm a Londoner, born and bred, half Italian. Bought an apartment here in Biella province in 2015. Since covid especially I have been spending more and more time in Italy. 2015-2018 I came very infrequently, in 2019 I came a lot more than usual and then in 2020 last year I ended up spending almost four months here. I am currently here (end of July 2021) for the first time this year and have been here a month, plan to stay at least another month, maybe more. Technically home is still London but I am hoping that will change very soon, I certainly regard Italy as home even if I may only be here a third of the year. I anticipate very soon spending most of my time in Italy and changing residency status. My family is from Vicenza, so I go there often as well, but Biella region is home. I'd love to find other Brits and English speakers in the area. It's certainly true that not many people speak English around these parts, which is fine as I can get by in Italian, but I haven't really made many friends in all these years. I'm a big eater, and walker. So if you like pizza and especially if you like trekking up hills and being surrounded by only nature, then get in touch. I could do with a walking buddy. I'll leave things there for now as I don't want to be too garrulous and I have no idea what to expect from this site. If you're local, do drop me a message. Or even if you're not and want to say hi :-) Kay I am considering moving to Biella and was really happy to see your message, because I hope to meet some fellow anglophones to befriends. I don't yet speak much Italian and Biella seems not to be a very international place. I too enjoy walking and eating, and chatting and getting to know people. So i f I do come to Biella, I would really like to meet you! I worked in Switzerland for 25 years and am now early retired and looking for new life and new friends. best regards Sophia |
Re: Biella
Dear Kay
How can we get in touch? Does this forum have a chat function? I added my name and cell to my post but it got deleted out by the admin for safety reasons. cheers Sophia |
Re: Biella
Originally Posted by Sophia T
(Post 13036072)
Dear Kay
How can we get in touch? Does this forum have a chat function? I added my name and cell to my post but it got deleted out by the admin for safety reasons. cheers Sophia Here's info on the PM system, from the FAQ tab at the top of the page. https://britishexpats.com/forum/faq...._vb_pm_explain HTH. |
Re: Biella
Originally Posted by curunir
(Post 13033662)
Well I can certainly advise you not to come to Biella region if you seek a big English speaking community and liveliness haha. That's why I signed up here the other day, to see if I could find anyone from back home around these parts. I live somewhere very small with a population of only 3k. Biella itself is about 44k I think, so not a big town but big enough. It's certainly cute and I like it, and there are many nice towns and villages, but I wouldn't describe any as lively, not even Biella. Milan and Turin are close enough and they are certainly big lively cities, but I don't go there too often. I'm a London guy so I'm here for the opposite experience, I just want peace and tranquility and good walking. Mountains and hills are certainly not lacking in this areas, my place has one bang on front of my living room.
If I move there, maybe we could go for a walk sometime? My boyfriend is still working fulltime and I am very early retired with too much time on my hands. I'll use some of that time to learn Italian, but also long for conversations in my own language. best regards Sophia |
Re: Biella
thank you !
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Re: Biella
Hi there,
I'm not in Biella, but I am in Vicenza so if you're over than way and fancy a chat, let me know. |
Re: Biella
Thanks for all your messages guys, good to hear from you.
Solarcower: I'll be coming to Vicenza roughly a month from now. I will only be staying three or four days, but I do come every year as my family is there. Sophia: I'll drop a response to your PM. |
Re: Biella
I replied to your private message, Sophia. It doesn't seem to appear in the thread though, so if you didn't get it, let me know.
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Re: moved recently from Biella from the US
Hello.
My name is Daniel. After 30 years in the US I recently moved to Biella. I was wondering if there is an English speaking group in Biella or nearby cities. I would love to meet people here in Biella ! Keep in touch ! Best, Daniel |
Re: Biella
Hey :)
I was wondering if anyone is still living in Biella… I just moved here last week and would love to meet some fellow English speakers. Take care |
Re: moved recently from Biella from the US
Originally Posted by santaj22
(Post 13099292)
Hello.
My name is Daniel. After 30 years in the US I recently moved to Biella. I was wondering if there is an English speaking group in Biella or nearby cities. I would love to meet people here in Biella ! Keep in touch ! Best, Daniel BB02 Conversation in English Langua, by STATE SCHOOL Docs needed: Hi School Graduation in English speaking country |
Re: Biella
Originally Posted by scrubbedexpat086
(Post 13033662)
Well I can certainly advise you not to come to Biella region if you seek a big English speaking community and liveliness haha. That's why I signed up here the other day, to see if I could find anyone from back home around these parts. I live somewhere very small with a population of only 3k. Biella itself is about 44k I think, so not a big town but big enough. It's certainly cute and I like it, and there are many nice towns and villages, but I wouldn't describe any as lively, not even Biella. Milan and Turin are close enough and they are certainly big lively cities, but I don't go there too often. I'm a London guy so I'm here for the opposite experience, I just want peace and tranquility and good walking. Mountains and hills are certainly not lacking in this areas, my place has one bang on front of my living room.
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